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What Causes Thinning Of Skin After Using Skin Lite Cream?

HI, I am using Skin Lite since last 7 - 8 years on my face now. I didn t find any side effects except my skin has grown thin. I believe i am saying this because i read a lot of articles about Skin Lite side effects. (This i can say as my veins are visible on my face and even a little pinch on my cheek makes it RED. But veins are visible all over my body as blue green lines; even my arms show all my blood highways clearly; so i don t consider skin thinning as a side effect). But after reading that a huge number of doctors strongly recommend not to use Skin Lite; i have switched to Vita Glow (which is considered as some herbal medical night cream) in last fortnight. I use these creams with utter precaution. I use them only in night that too before sleeping. I wash my face thoroughly in the morning as soon as i wake up. I use SPF 50+ in day times. But whenever i stopped using Skin Lite; after around 5-6 days i could see the color of my skin growing dark. So i could actually never stop using it. Currently, at least since last fortnight i am using Vita Glow and i have not stopped using it or paused for any time. I fear the fact that as soon as i stop using Vita Glow; the same issue of decoloration can happen again. Could you please advise me whether Vita Glow is a recommendable cream for continual usage or not.
Fri, 23 Nov 2018
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Hi,

As per your complain I would like to inform you that Skinlite cream is a steroid based cream containing Hydroquinone, Tretinoin and Mometasone Furoate.

Steroid creams initially show wonderful effects on the face by reducing pigmentation and brightening the face.

But long-term use has severe side effects like skin thinning, pimples, inflammation, rashes, itching, excess hair growth and dilated veins under the skin.

Also on long-term use, the skin becomes addicted or dependant on steroids and once the user is suddenly stopped, there are withdrawal side effects and it is the same thing that you are facing now that is increased pigmentation, rashes, swelling, redness etc.

I would suggest you consult a Dermatologist who can evaluate you clinically and also advise you a low potency steroid cream that has to be used for a week regularly and then gradually tapering down the use and then will be stopped gradually.

It will help in preventing the side effects of sudden withdrawal.

Once the side effects resolve completely you can start using her safe depigmentation creams and facewash like salicylic acid and glycolic acid containing facewash, kojic acid, arbutin and glycolic acid creams etc.

You can apply cooling aloe vera gel on the face to soothe the skin.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Honey Arora, Dentist
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What Causes Thinning Of Skin After Using Skin Lite Cream?

Hi, As per your complain I would like to inform you that Skinlite cream is a steroid based cream containing Hydroquinone, Tretinoin and Mometasone Furoate. Steroid creams initially show wonderful effects on the face by reducing pigmentation and brightening the face. But long-term use has severe side effects like skin thinning, pimples, inflammation, rashes, itching, excess hair growth and dilated veins under the skin. Also on long-term use, the skin becomes addicted or dependant on steroids and once the user is suddenly stopped, there are withdrawal side effects and it is the same thing that you are facing now that is increased pigmentation, rashes, swelling, redness etc. I would suggest you consult a Dermatologist who can evaluate you clinically and also advise you a low potency steroid cream that has to be used for a week regularly and then gradually tapering down the use and then will be stopped gradually. It will help in preventing the side effects of sudden withdrawal. Once the side effects resolve completely you can start using her safe depigmentation creams and facewash like salicylic acid and glycolic acid containing facewash, kojic acid, arbutin and glycolic acid creams etc. You can apply cooling aloe vera gel on the face to soothe the skin. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Honey Arora, Dentist